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something (as a work of art) that is a great achievement and often its creator's greatest achievement
Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel are often considered to be his masterpieces
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There’s a certain magic in the Carolinas during April — gardens of every size and shape, blooming with color, scent and vibrancy, invite visitors to step into nature’s masterpiece.
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Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025
The group has noted that its actions have not damaged the masterpieces, and that the works were specifically chosen because they were protected by glass.
—Jonathan Wolfe, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Martin argues that Cassel played a much larger role in the creation of af Klint’s sprawling masterpiece than previously acknowledged.
—Jay Cheshes, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Her latest masterpiece has gone viral, racking up more than 822,500 likes and 4 million views.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
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Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025
The group has noted that its actions have not damaged the masterpieces, and that the works were specifically chosen because they were protected by glass.
—Jonathan Wolfe, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Martin argues that Cassel played a much larger role in the creation of af Klint’s sprawling masterpiece than previously acknowledged.
—Jay Cheshes, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Her latest masterpiece has gone viral, racking up more than 822,500 likes and 4 million views.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Masterpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masterpiece. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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